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[Folio 100 General] headblow:
Hello All,

I'm reading this part of forum since a while and I know different pros and cons

of Folio 100, which can be solved mostly by custom rom installation.

But since now I'm finally wondering whether to buy this device or not,

I would like to ask you about quality of it's screen.

I've heard a lot of Folio 100 screen bad angles and it's general

poor quality image, but in the other hand I've heard that this screen is the

same like in the Archos 101 Tablet (which could be my other choice).

And since you all are already using this device, I would like to

know what is your personal opinion and is it really so bad?

Besides all other specs of Folio 100 (maybe not the weight :)

make it quite worth spending ~540$ for it.

Regards,

headblow
[Folio 100 General] bastospn:
Hi,

Build quality is not so great, and probably you will have some problems... but for the price is kind of good deal... check for gaps on the screen, around the edges.

The screen is bright enought and constrast is fair. The only thing is not so good is viewing angle, but still if you use it for personal use (not to share with other) is quite enough.
[Folio 100 General] SparkyRih:
I also thought about the archos 101... but when you look at the hw specs (512 MB ram instead of 256, Dual core cpu vs singel core cpu)... the folio wins imo, the image quality and view angles could be better, but for my use (mostly internet (nice flash performance), working with documents, vpn, rdp and ssh connections, (video) conferencing, watching quick video's, music) it's great...

and the build quality, to me it doesn't feel cheap, it's a good deal for the price...

Software is not really an issue, it's fully functional with some little issues when you use FolioMod 1.4...

I still haven't had the chance to get my hands on an archos 101, but I heard that you can feel the screen "bump in" when you press it? something the folio doesn't have, it's just a solid surface which is very sensitive... Also I heard the edges aren't that nice when holding it, the folio had nice rounded edges... Like I said, this is from what I've heard...
[Folio 100 General] shidima_101:
I have been using the Folio for about a week now, and both the view angle and the build quality are good. I have no problems when reading a pdf or playing a game.
[Folio 100 General] sader0:
Screen for personal use is still quite ok. For reading it is fine, but when I read in dark room with black backround(portrait orientation) it starts to reflect a bit, which I do not like.

Overall this is a good PERSONAL device. Also found one German review where Folio screen was marked as having better quality than the one on Archos 101 IT

Considering slower cpu and less ram - archos is losing here :)

However build quality may still be a question.
[Folio 100 General] headblow:
Thanks guys for all infos, they help me what decide.

And now Im new Folio 100 user, but unfortunately Ive already found two bugs (Im using Folio Mod 1.4) which Ive read about in other posts:

- folio is waking up from standby,

- device hangs up frequently during normal use,

Besides above its quite nice device, even screen is ok for me :)

Regards,

headblow
[Folio 100 General] bastospn:
You must be joking, right?

Build quality is poor. If you play close attention you will see that most of the screws are loose and you have a 1-2 mm gap on the right low corner of the screen glass... this will make very easy to break the glass when pressing

If you consider that most of the countries don't have local repair centers, this means that will have to wait several months to have it fixed.

I recommend everyone to check for defects before buying. Specs wise folio is certain a good deal, but you should pay attention to this details...
[Folio 100 General] headblow:
In my case screen, especially the gap between glass and plastic is the same in each part of screen, and when I slide my finger gently I feel that glass part is a litttle bit lower than plastic part - each place same.

I've paid attention to this when I was buying my device.

But again it has only few days and I hope it want change within time.

Regarding my previous information about wakes & hangs up, it seems I've partial solution. I've installed REGPON wifi KeepAlive app from market - which keeps wifi alive in standby mode and it looks like now everything is fine (expect a bit shorter battery life).

I've read that this can be solution in someone other post, so it's not my idea.
[Folio 100 General] shidima_101:
Then i guess i have been lucky, because mine doesn't have any of the problems you describe :)
[Folio 100 General] bastospn:
I guess that its possible that only some of them have this issues...
[Folio 100 General] estor:
I want to buy cheap tablet, first think it was chinese epad/ superpad

but now I can buy folio 100 for only 230$ is it worth to buy ?

the screen is so bad ? this is the cheapes tablet I can buy
[Galaxy Tab General] shEEEsh:
Picked up my Tablet yesterday from T-Mobile. Connected to the web etc using Wi-Fi because I had lots of software to download. Could NOT get any data with my sim card.

I am grandfathered into a data package with T-Mobile which gives me Unlimited Data for $19.99 plus a voice package. Support told me that for this tablet to work I had to upgrade to their Web Connect package for $39.95 and I would NOT have voice. [because they INSIST voice is IMPOSSIBLE with the Galaxy Tab.] [whatever]

I didn't want to agree to their upgrade because my sim works PERFECT in my Dell Streak 5 .. I believe that there is something wrong with the Gal-Tab. I kept telling them that the internet net was the same in their web connect package, it was just more expensive. They told me I was wrong. So I said .. OK make the change. They did and 12 hours later I still cannot connect.

I contacted them this morning and got them to give me my OLD $19.99 internet package and voice back ..

SO .. Any ideas ?? I even tried changing the APN on the Samsung to the same as on my streak. My streak is epc.mobile.com .. the Samsung had it as epc.tmobile.com
[Galaxy Tab General] alterbridge86:
I had an issue with my data when I first got my tab too - the support personnel signed me up for an incorrect data package and all I got was a redirect to a Tmobile page when trying to use the browser (and no data on any other apps).

After talking to Support they changed my data package and voila, it worked.

So what's going on - unfortunately T-Mobile US filters Galaxy Tab's by IMEI. As such, they completely block it from working on any plan other than the data plan built for it. Despite the fact that the tab is technically capable of being a phone, T-Mobile will not allow it on their network.
[Galaxy Tab General] dsf767:
So your telling me when I get my galaxy tab if I pop in my wifes T Mobile sim it wont work. That is truly annoying.

Instead of getting a new data package I am going to just pay the 10 a month to add mobile hot spot to her phone which will work great (maybe even faster because she has 4G on her phone)
[Galaxy Tab General] shEEEsh:
THANKS .. I hate T-Mobile but have been with them for 8 years .. I guess I have just learned to put up with their NONSENSE !!
[Galaxy Tab General] Adapt0r:
Since Dell Streak 5 came from AT&T Tmo does not have records and treats it as a smartphone. The same will be true for the Galaxy Tab purchased from AT&T. You will be able to get data and even voice using other Tmo Sim after reflashing proper firmware.

But since these two carriers use different frequencies for 3G you would get only EDGE.

It is hard for us to understand rational for such decisions. It seems that they are loosing Tab sales. Why do European carriers find it profitable while US not?
[Galaxy Tab General] adinis78:
there is a way to get both voice+data on the tab using a standard t-mobile sim with data+voice. 1-you need to flash an European ROM to get voice and 2-then there is the issue of the IMEI which blocks the tab from accessing the web with a sim that already has data.

the second part cant really be posted as i was already removed by the mods due to rules violations, but it can be done i am using my Vibrants SIM on the tab.
[Galaxy Tab General] AnyMal:
Sounds like someone failed to do their homework. T-mo Tab is suppose to be data-only device and utilizes different APN's with custom modem firmware then smartphones, hence why your SIM would not work. You need to root the Tab, flash Euro firmware, then flash a custom modem. Instructions can be found in the development forum. Also, keep in mind that flashed T-Mo Tab can only get EDGE, no 3G.
[Galaxy Tab General] xpgroup:
That's not correct! You can get 3g data with your T-Mobile sim card with the correct modem. Just use roto-modem switcher
[Galaxy Tab General] Adapt0r:
I think all our posts can confuse anyone.

The question was about using Tmobile smartphone Sim with the Tmobile Tab.

Let me say this: there is no way to get legitimely both voice and data on Tmo network using Tmo Sim. You can get voice without cellular data, or 3G data with different modem and separately paid broadband service Sim not the smartphone Sim.
[Galaxy Tab General] zerolimit1:
I put my Sim card from my MyTouch 4G on the Tablet and phone works n/p but you need to flash a Euro rom! Thats it bottom line! Flash The rom and you will have phone access
[G1 Android Development] toyoki:
hi every one can any body help me to find other RTCK point in another place on dream motherboard because i lost the original point ,my solder was to much hot

thnx for help
[G1 Android Development] ezterry:
1) why not post in the original topic

2) You don't need RTCK see image on the right The lower right of the 6 pins is RTCK you see the copper since nothing is attached.

Any other questions please use the original thread as we are all subscribed to that one.
[G1 Android Development] toyoki:
please help me

i solder all pins without RTCK

problem shown in the picture

tnx
[G1 Android Development] scholbert:
Hi toyoki,

i am not familiar with JTAG Manager for RIFF Box... but i guess it is easy to solve.

Check the setting that i marked in the pic. There must be some other options.

You should use a fixed value for TCK.

Without RTCK attached you should also slow down the clock.

Please use the forum thread ezterry pointed at, to discuss further questions.

You might also ask the guys building RIFF Box for help.

Give 'em some nice greets from XDA-developers!

Cheers,

scholbert
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] wolfyx:
[Q] Can I flash WP7 to Internal memory + have Android on SD Card

Hi Folks,

Got a question as you have already seen my title.

I see guides on dual booting WP7 and android from SD card but I just want to keep Android as a sub option. My question is:

1. Can I flash WP7 to internal memory and have Android within the SD card

2. Can I execute Android from WP7 menu?

At the moment I have Aretmis WinMo 6.5 as my main default load and Android on SD card and it works well. But i have got the curiosity bug for WP7 and want to explore further.

Can anyone help please.

Cheers

Wolfy
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] tardcutt:
Well, there's this guy who kindly write a guide for us all...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=945565

:)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Marvlesz:
My answers in red :)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] wolfyx:
Thanx Mate, now that sheds a light on lot of doubts in my head.

Having known this fact ....on way to the new world
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tzfrantic:
what kernel or rom has the highest quality that makes the samsung galaxy lcd screen

to it's highest best quality
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PAGOT:
Well none, the Samsung Galaxy S we have dont have yet LCDs :( . Its all stupid Amoled :D

And its up to you.Its in the kernel. You can try the voodoo sharpness fix which should be in voodoo or speedmod kernel which has something similar (not sure its still voodoo fix) I personally love and use speedmod kernel. It makes the fonts cleaner and smoother.

But depends on you what you want :) . Some dont like it.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dhd1802:
hi,

just curious what software / radio version is on the untouched non branded desire hd from 3 UK, that some fortunate people have /had.

my branded version had

1.37.771.3

12.28b.60.140eU_26.03.02.26_m

my now unbranded hd has

1.32.405.6

12.28b.60.140eU_26.03.02.26_m

thank in advance :D
[Epic 4G General] MДЯCЦSДИT:
For those who dont know, there are 3 different benchmarks included in SetCpu. To get to them, go to info. These are just basic referances to check after you make changes.
[Epic 4G General] heathmcabee:
Umm ok. 10 char
[Epic 4G General] Electrofreak:
I would hardly call them great benchmarks. They only test CPU & NEON (no GPU) and scores vary significantly between tests.

This is because even the "long bench" takes only a few seconds, and doesn't test performance over an extended period of time.

It's obviously only included in SetCPU for quick reference. I'd go so far as to recommend against developers including the scores with their ROMs.
[HD2 General] Urvansh:
Simple problem guys!! Please help me. I keep on loosing my memory as I surf web in opera. Al though I clear cache and everything. I dont have any custom rom. I am running 3.14 version official.
[HD2 General] T-Macgnolia:
Go to any Google search bar and type in "Clear Temp for Windows Mobile" this is an app that will clear all of the temperary folders and files on your HD2. It allows you to choice wich apps you want to clear the temp files and folders too so if you don't want to clear a certain set for a certain app like YouTube for instance you can uncheck it. Also do a seperate search for "Clean Ram for Windows Mobile" it frees up ram on your HD2 so you can keep your memory level with only the app tht you are currently using. This is not a task manager although when you run this app it will close all open apps at that time. I use to get the same message using opera but don' t get it at all now that I use these apps daily. Also while you have Oprera open touch on the soft key at the bottom right hand corner of the screen then touch on the same spot again when tbe bar comes up this should bring up a pop up box select settings from there and then select advanced. In advanced you can set the cache size to maximum this will help resolve your issue too.
[HD2 General] reijkelhof:
low on internal storage? read this:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=923663

Maybe it's the same with you.
[HD2 General] T-Macgnolia:
This is very good advice. I was under the impression that the downloads folder was cleared when you deleted the cache or used ClearTemp. Out of curiosity I just checked my download folder and it still has my last five downloads there and I have cleared my cache and used ClearTemp atleast three times today.

Another way of not having this problem with the download folder is to not select open when you download something. If you select save as you can rename the download what hou want to name it and choose where to save it at. I try to save my downloads on my SD card.
[HD2 General] Urvansh:
Thank You everyone!!
[Optimus One, P500, V General] digkong:
hey guys i was just having a look at my friends htc desire hd..

and loved the msg widget..

was wondering if it is possible to port them to our phone...:);)
[Desire Themes and Apps] Milamber:
I can't figure out how to configure openvpn on my droid. The only VPN option that I would like to use is Openvpn (SSL), but I can't figure out how to load the user and CA certificates... I don't even know if this is the correct option for an OpenVPN connection.

Has anyone figured this out?
[Streak 5 General] Godo_PPL:
After almost 3 months of neglecting my dead streak, And Dell refusing to take it back to fix it (will explain). MY STREAK IS ALIVE!

It broke around Christmas because of memory corruption (After installing Froyo OTA), I hear that is a known bug with these devices.

I was of-course sure that Dell would take it in, and replace or fix it, but no...

Somehow the Service-Tag on my device is not in their system (God knows why), and they needed a purchase note to accept the repair. However, I did not have this paper, since I live in Norway, and purchased via Ebay from a company named "KickMobiles Ltd."

I assumed they had the papers, but trying to call them results in a "This number is not in use" BS.

So I said to my self, if the £@$! warranty is not good for anything anyways, I'll try to fix the sucker myself.

Got online, found some youtube vids of dissasembling the Streak. Got out and purchased a T4 screwdriver, opened the phone, and extracted the SDcard.

Now I am lucky to have an Ubuntu Laptop which I use for compiling and developing in Chromium OS, so I stuck the card in the SD slot, and examined the partitions of the card.

Luckily there was an easy structure I could replicate in another MicroSD card I had lying around, and copied the 2 .gz files that was on the partition.

put the new card in, assembled the phone, Started in recovery mode the first time, did a factory reset, and the phone booted! I'm extatic!

My £550 brick is finally useful again!

Have a great day!

GodoPPL
[Streak 5 General] freco:
Good for you. Back to business... :-)
[Streak 5 General] fleurdelisxliv:
i would have been sick about it too glad you got i goin again :D
[Streak 5 General] TheManii:
When you copied the gzips over to the new card, was it off the old card or manually from another source?
[Streak 5 General] Krad:
amazing job! makes me think about ripping mine open.
[Streak 5 General] rboschman:
What symptoms did your Streak exhibit before you fixed it. Im wondering if your fix would work on my Streak which boots up to the Dell logo only. I get a blank black screen when booting into fastboot mode and the pc doesnt see the device in this state so Im sort of stuck. I did put the internal SD card in an Ubuntu laptop and it all looked OK to me but I know very little about android or Linux. Any more details as tothe commands to format the new SD card and where the .gz files were on the old card would be much appreciated.
[Streak 5 General] Muscleshop:
Please tell us that while you did this, you put in a larger capacity/faster internal MicroSD Card....lol
[Streak 5 General] Duke Nukem 3Dfx:
that's why i love Dell Streak, cause if there's something wrong with internal memory and you out of warranty - you can change internal memory by yourself!!!
[Streak 5 General] Godo_PPL:
I copied the files to my ubuntu laptop from the original sd card directly. That part of the sd card was luckily not corrupt. Don't really know if it was necessary, but better safe than sorry I guess :p

The issue I had, was that the phone did not at all, either hanging on dell logo, or rebooting on dell logo constantly.

The reason I know my memory was corrupt is: booting into fastboot mode, typing *#301# in the num-pad box, and selecting test 10.

I could have inserted a bigger sd card if I wanted to, but to be on the safe-side I didn't :)

Godoppl
[Streak 5 General] Godo_PPL:
rboschman:

If you can't get into fastboot I don't see how you can fix it yourself. But if your warrant is not covering you anymore, give it a shot :)

The two files were in the root of the 256mb ext2 partition

I still have the files if you want to copy them :)

Good luck:)

godoppl
[Streak 5 General] rboschman:
Thanks Godo_PPL. I think you are right, ive pretty much given up trying to revive my Streak. I think my only option will be to look for a broken screen streak on ebay and combine the two, or possibly send it to someone who knows how to JTAG it.

Anyone know of someone reputable that does JTAG repairs?

Anyways, I'm glad to see you revived yours and its great that you posted as it will help out others i'm sure.
[Nexus S Accessories] philipdeane:
Thought I'd share. It's made by Samsung...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/GENUINE-SAM...KK/ref=sr_1_39?ie=UTF8&qid=1298899888&sr=8-39
[Nexus S Accessories] zephiK:
this isnt a 'case' its a slide in case/cover. and i seriously doubt its genuine, its probably there as marketing. if it was genuine it'd be sold from samsung.com
[Nexus S Accessories] AllGamer:
definitely not genuine, it's just a fancy carbon fiber looking slipin pouch
[Nexus S Accessories] philipdeane:
Hehe...but i'm 'genuinely' interested ;)

Ooooo...that carbon fibre looking material and the Samsung embossed logo...must be real!

Wonder how many times it takes for the phone to slip out and hit the deck before I realise I've been had!
[Nexus S Accessories] AllGamer:
you'll need a Gel case or TPU case if you want decent protection, that slip in case doesn't protect the phone during normal usage
[Nexus S Accessories] zephiK:
for sure. i was never a fan of slide in cases, the carbon fiber itself looks pretty nice though
[Atrix 4G General] bimmerd00d:
Am I just missing the option, or is" use 2g networks" not even an option on the Atrix?
[Atrix 4G General] Vangelis13:
Same here & am devastated; it probably doesn't let you switch between 2/3g! I can only get full 2g signal at work, 3g is half to dropping at certain spots.

Any feedback please?
[Atrix 4G General] diablo009:
+1 here for the same.
[Atrix 4G General] zephxiii:
There is no *#*#4636#*#*, then phone, then 2g only option towards the bottom?
[Atrix 4G General] youareme7:
yeah, you can select gsm only from that menu, but it doesn't appear to actually change it, my just sits and hangs for a bit and then goes back to gsm/cdma auto (prl). At least it's not forcing wcdma preferred though, that is harder on the battery than the setting it is stuck on.

I also wish I could just "use only 2g networks" when I'm out of 3g coverage but so far have had no luck getting anything working.
[Atrix 4G General] Vangelis13:
You know what..? I was just looking at that a little while ago! It has "gsm only" which is 2g! Default is "gsm auto (RPL)", that obviously toggles between 2 & 3g!

All we need now is a nifty dev to figure out a twidget for it! :-)

thanks for pointing it out mate!
[Atrix 4G General] Vangelis13:
Mine has kept the setting fairly consistently for about half an hour now, also walked out to get the full 3g but it seems to be locked on 2g mode now.

I'll mail the "Quick Settings" dev, he's usually spot on to fix stuff.. :-)
[Atrix 4G General] FNugget:
Isn't AT&T requiring everyone to have at least 3G phones soon?
[Atrix 4G General] franciscojavierleon:
does this "gsm only" option work for data too? I want to enable edge so i can at least get some data, gsm only seems to imply only voice
[Atrix 4G General] dew.man:
I wouldn't worry about it too much.

My office is in the basement, and I always used to have trouble getting a 3g signal there. If I didn't switch my N1 to 2g, my battery would run down after a few hours.

With the Atrix, I get a much better signal in my office, and even in areas where the signal is weak, the battery seems to last. Looks like they changed the way the phone searches for a signal...
[Atrix 4G General] franciscojavierleon:
my current provider doesn't have 3g on most parts of the city, so on my blackberry i just disable 3g and this makes the battery last an extra day or two. most android devices i have read about have the "force 2g" option but if it disables edge it won't work for me.
[Atrix 4G General] Strahlenkanone:
I also missed this option, that was available on all my former android phones. But there is quite a simple way to get this option back. The original menu with this option is still on the phone, but hidden. But you can get it back with Any Cut from the market. Just create a new shortcut with Any Cut on your home screen. Choose from Activity the first GSM/UMTS Options entry. Et voilá!
[Atrix 4G General] bfksc:
On any Android phone I've used, selecting "GSM only" simply means 2G so EDGE or GPRS data is still available.
[Atrix 4G General] phobos512:
SwitchPro Widget has a widget that will switch between 2g/3g.
[Atrix 4G General] dLo GSR:
Just tried it. You can toggle it on, but it doesn't do anything. Also if you exit the screen and come back, it is unchecked again.
[Atrix 4G General] natboy:
Maybe we need a new APN for this? I have no idea as I'm new to the Android arena..